Registrar
Campus Center, 4th Floor
UMass Boston
100 Morrissey Boulevard
Boston, MA 02125
registrar@umb.edu
Phone: 617.287.6200
Welcome to the Academic Calendar!
The academic year is the period that begins with the first day of the Fall Semester and ends with the last day of the Summer semester. The academic year is comprised of the Fall, Winter, Spring, and Summer Semesters in sequential order, beginning with the Fall Semester. The academic calendar will be updated for the new academic year in late August after the end of the last summer session. Current Academic Year: Fall 2025 - Summer 2026
Spring Semester 2026
| Date | Details |
|---|---|
| January 26 (Monday) | Semester Begins |
| February 5 (Thursday) | Add/Drop Ends |
| February 16 (Monday) | President's Day Holiday – no classes |
| February 27 (Friday) | Not Attending Grades (NA) due to Registrar's Office |
| March 2 (Monday) | Summer 2026 Registration Begins |
| March 13 (Friday) | Last day to file for May/Aug 2026 grad |
| March 15 (Sunday) - March 22 (Sunday) | Spring Break - no classes |
| March 23 (Monday) | Classes Resume |
| April 6 (Monday) | Fall 2026 Registration begins This applies to continuing students only |
| April 20 (Monday) | Patriots Day (Holiday) - no classes |
| April 23 (Thursday) | Course Pass/Fail/Withdrawal deadline |
| May 13 (Wednesday) | Last day of classes |
| May 14 (Thursday) - May 17 (Sunday) | Study Period |
| May 18 (Monday) - May 22 (Friday) | Final Exam Period |
| May 25 (Monday) | Memorial Day (Holiday) - no classes |
| May 27 (Wednesday) Date will be published by Events |
Graduate Commencement |
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May 28 (Thursday) |
Undergraduate Commencement |
| May 29 (Friday) | Grades Due Online |
Summer Semester 2026 - Session 1
| Details | Date |
|---|---|
| Summer Session 1 (SS1) | June 1 - July 9 |
| Registration begins | Monday, March 2 |
| Registration for summer 1 closes | Monday, June 1 |
| Classes begin | Monday, June 1 |
| Drop deadline for a refund | Thursday, June 4 |
| Juneteenth Holiday - University closed | Friday, June 19 |
| Pass/Fail - Withdrawal deadline | Thursday, June 25 |
| July 4 Holiday, University closed | Saturday, July 4 |
| Last day of classes (SS1) | Thursday, July 9 |
| Grades due - (SS1) | Friday, July 17 |
Summer Semester 2026 - Session 2
| Details | Dates |
|---|---|
| Summer Session 2 (SS2) | July 13 to August 20 |
| Registration begins | Monday, March 2 |
| Registration for summer 2 closes | Monday, July 13 |
| Classes begin | Monday, July 13 |
| Drop deadline for a refund | Thursday, July 16 |
| Pass/Fail - Withdrawal deadline | Thursday, August 6 |
| Last day of classes (SS2) | Thursday, August 20 |
| Grades due (SS2) | Friday, August 28 |
Summer Semester 2026 - Session 3
| Details | Dates |
|---|---|
| Summer Session 3 (SS3) | June 1 to August 20 |
| Registration begins | Monday, March 2 |
| Registration for SS3 closes | Monday, June 1 |
| After June 1st, registration for SS3 classes beginning later in the term is by arrangement. | See note below** |
| Classes begin | Monday, June 1 |
| Drop deadline for a refund |
Thursday, June 4 |
| Drop deadline for SS3 classes beginning after 6/1 | See note below** |
| Juneteenth Holiday - University closed | Friday, June 19 |
| July 4 Holiday - University closed | Saturday, July 4 |
| Pass/Fail -Withdrawal deadline | Thursday, August 6 |
| Last day of classes (SS3) | Thursday, August 20 |
| Grades Due (SS3) or one week after last class | Friday, August 28 |
**Non-Standard class schedules
- Some courses scheduled in SS3 have different start and end dates
- Check class details and your schedule for the actual meeting dates
- Drop dates will vary for non-standard classes that begin AFTER the session start date
- For assistance with adding or dropping one of these classes, email registrar@umb.edu
Summer Session 2026 Special Programs 1 & 2
Special Programs 1
| Details | Date |
|---|---|
| Special Programs 1 (SP1) | June 1 to August 20 (Please check WISER for start/end dated for SP1 classes) |
| Registration begins | Monday, March 2 |
| Self Service Registration Closes | Monday, June 1 |
| Classes begin | Monday, June 1 |
| Drop deadline for SP1 classes starting June 1 | Thursday, June 4 |
| Juneteenth Holiday - University Closed | Friday, June 19 |
| July 4 Holiday - University Closed | Saturday, July 4 |
| Withdrawal deadline | Thursday, June 25 |
| Last day of 6 week classes starting June 1 (SP1) | Thursday, July 9 |
| Classes meeting second half of term begin | Monday, July 13 |
| Last day of second term classes | Thursday, August 20 |
| Grades Due (SP1) | Friday, August 28 or one week after last class |
Special Programs 2 - Not Open for General Enrollment
| Details | Date |
|---|---|
| Special Program 2 (SP2) | June 1 - August 20 |
| Registration begins | Monday, March 2 |
| Registration for SP2 closes | Monday, June 1 |
| Classes begin | Monday, June 1 |
| Drop deadline for a refund | Thursday, June 4 |
| Drop deadline for SP2 classes beginning after 6/1 | **See note below |
| Juneteenth Holiday - University Closed | Friday, June 19 |
| July 4 Holiday - University Closed | Saturday, July 4 |
| Withdrawal deadline for classes ending July 9 | Thursday, June 25 |
| Last day of class (SP2) | Thursday, August 20 |
| Grades Due (SP2) | Friday, August 28 or one week after last class |
**Non-Standard class schedules
- Some courses scheduled in SP1 & SP2 have different start and end dates
- Check class details and your schedule for the actual meeting dates
- Drop dates will vary for non-standard classes that begin AFTER the session start date
- For assistance adding any SP1 & SP2 class with a July start date email registrar@umb.edu
- For assistance with dropping one of these classes, email registrar@umb.edu
Future Academic Calendars
Future Calendars
Please note dates are subject to change
Fall 2025 - Summer 2026 Academic Calendar
Fall 2026 - Summer 2027 Academic Calendar
Past Academic Calendars
Past Calendar Archive
If you have questions about past academic years not included here please email Registrar@umb.edu
Fall 2024 - Summer 2025 Academic Calendar
Fall 2023 - Summer 2024 Academic Calendar
Fall 2022 - Summer 2023 Academic Calendar
Registrar
Campus Center, 4th Floor
UMass Boston
100 Morrissey Boulevard
Boston, MA 02125
registrar@umb.edu
Phone: 617.287.6200